Peynirli kunefe (sweet shredded pastry with cheese)

12 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
PEYNIRLI KUNEFE (SWEET SHREDDED PASTRY W/ CHEESE)
2¼ cup Sugar
1½ cup Water
2 teaspoons Lemon
1 pounds Kadayif (shredded pastry)
1 cup Butter or margarine
1⅔ cup White cheese (un- salted)

Directions

INGREDIENTS

Combine sugar and water in a saucepan. Stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Boil gently for 5 minutes. Add lemon juice; stir. Boil for 1 minute. Set aside. Combine kadaylf shreds and melted butter in a pan. Break kadaylf shreds in butter blending well with tips of fingers. Divide into half. Spread one half in a slightly greased baking pan 25x25 cm (9x9 inch). Press with fingers slightly. Spread cheese over kadaylf shreds. Repeat the same with the remaining half, pressing firmly this time. Bake in a moderate oven for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven. Let stand for 2 minutes. Pour warm syrup over. Cover and let stand until syrup is absorbed. Cut into 5-6 cm (2-2½ inch) pieces. Arrange on a serving plate. Serve warm. Makes 12 servings. Nutritive Value (Approx. per serving) Energy ........: 516 cal Sodium ..........: 72 mg Protein .......: 10.0 g Vitamin A .......: 334 iu Fat ...........: 22⅖ g Thiamin (Bl) ....: 0.04 mg Carbohydrate ..: 68⅘ g Riboflavin (B2)..: 0.03 mg Calcium .......: 117 mg Niacin ..........: 0.71 mg Iron ..........: 0.58 mg Vitamin C .......: - mg Phosphorus ....: 158 mg Zinc ..........: 1 mg Cholesterol .....: 7 mg Regional characteristics: This form of kadayif is usually served warm following a full meal. Cottage, Ricotta or cream cheese can be substituted for cheese.

Submitted By SAM LEFKOWITZ On 06-27-95

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